Seattle City Volunteer Park Reservoir

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Nearest CityWithin Seattle City Limits
River/StreamTr-Lake Union-Offstream
Coordinates47.62999, -122.31668

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge95 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSeattle Public Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWA00210
Federal IDWA00210
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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